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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: kelvinhall05 on Sun, 08 December 2019, 09:52:21

Title: Can I use a cheap passive 5-pin DIN to PS/2 converter for an AT/XT keyboard?
Post by: kelvinhall05 on Sun, 08 December 2019, 09:52:21

I really, really don't want to drop literally ten times as much on a converter if a $5 one will suffice. I'm planning to use it on a Focus FK-9000/Keypro and maybe an Omnikey Ultra. My desktop supports PS/2.
This is the converter I'm hoping to use: https://www.amazon.ca/kenable-Mini-Female-Keyboard-Adapter/dp/B01H90H6AU/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=mini+din+to+usb&qid=1575755320&sr=8-7
Thanks!

Title: Re: Can I use a cheap passive 5-pin DIN to PS/2 converter for an AT/XT keyboard?
Post by: Tactile on Sun, 08 December 2019, 11:44:49

AT & PS/2 protocols are identical. The only difference is the physical connector. If your keyboard will do AT protocol then the adapter you have chosen will work fine.

Title: Re: Can I use a cheap passive 5-pin DIN to PS/2 converter for an AT/XT keyboard?
Post by: kelvinhall05 on Sun, 08 December 2019, 11:50:31

Quote from: Tactile on Sun, 08 December 2019, 11:44:49

AT & PS/2 protocols are identical. The only difference is the physical connector. If your keyboard will do AT protocol then the adapter you have chosen will work fine.

Awesome, thanks.